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How To Take Care Of Your Eyebrows

Your eyebrows are probably one of the most important features on your face. They not only shape your face, but also affect your overall facial expressions, appearance, and help to maintain an ideal balance, to capture the attention of others.

That's why one moment you hardly notice them, but when they go wrong that's the only thing you can see! (We all had that 'whoops' moment in our teenage years, right?)

So why does it happen so often that we neglect the skin and little hairs in this region of our face?

Moisturising

Surprised to read this in an article about eyebrows? Well, think about it: We’re using conditioner to moisturise our hair, so why not make sure our eyebrows are moisturised as well?

Just like the hair on your scalp, brows can benefit from an increased vitamin intake, such as vitamins A, C and E. By applying a natural oil like castor oil, lemon oil, rose oil or lavender oil to your brows, you can encourage healthy growth. Coconut oil and olive oil are also great for moisturising and won’t let your skin break out around your brows.

By moisturising your eyebrows every couple of weeks, it will add shine, strengthen the hairs and encourage healthy growth.

Shaping

Just as every person on earth looks different, each individual's eyebrows are unique too. No-one has the exact same eyebrows, so it's important to shape them according to your face and eye shape, not just following the trend.

There are two parameters to follow: The brow should start on a point at the top of an imaginary, vertical straight line drawn to the centre of the nostril under the eye, and the peak of its arch must fall in the last third of the eye, towards its outer end.

It sounds a bit too technical to achieve, right? But it’s not. If you’re afraid you’re going to mess it up, err on the side of caution and just pluck strays, or go to a professional to shape them. Afterwards, you can maintain the shape at home, meaning you don’t have to splash out regularly, but you have the ideal look for your face.

Grooming

Whether you prefer waxing, plucking or threading is up to you.

You may not know this, but eyebrow hairs should be trimmed too, to maintain a clean and presentable look. By using a fine-toothed comb, comb the hairs in an upward motion. Use a small, sharp pair of scissors to remove excess length, before combing your brow hair back into the natural shape of growth.

Using make-up

Not everyone is born with brows like Cara Delevingne, and that’s okay. Because with just a flick of make-up, you can make the most of what you have, to get the perfect brows.

If yours is a bit overplucked, make sure to fill in the shape by either using an eyebrow pencil, gel or powder. The key to perfect brows is using the right brush (if you’re using gel or powder) and making sure your pencil is sharp. Be sure to only FILL IN your eyebrows, and not go overboard. Just like overplucking can make your face seem weird, brows that are too dark or that have been filled in using too much makeup can make your face seem out of proportion.

If you don't know what will suit you, why not pop to a makeup counter like Benefit, MAC, or Kat Von D in your local department store, and they'll be able to recommend the best product and shade for you; and could even demonstrate how to apply it.

Microblading

If you want to opt for a more permanent solution, microblading might be the solution. It’s a semi-permanent tattooing technique that creates hairlike incision strokes along the eyebrow to either enhance, reshape or create a natural looking appearance on the brows. It can last up to two to three years and costs anywhere from €250 to €1000.

Stick to a schedule

By maintaining your brow shape, you don’t have to worry about making an appointment to see a professional to do it every time. Your eyebrows typically need basic grooming every three to four weeks, so if you put 15 minutes aside every month to quickly concentrate on grooming your brows, it won’t be such a hassle.

Properly cared for eyebrows can make your eyes stand out, and make your face appear more proportionate. And who doesn't want that?!